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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29
The Sanitary Inspector for December.

The Sanitary Inspector for December.
The December number of Sanitory Inspec-
tor is out and offers interesting and instructive
reading Among the things treated of we
bia and Pasteur," walls of rooms as
Holders of Contagion," 'How Typhoid
Fever is spread" etc. We quote portion OF
what the London Lancet says, under the
head of Tuberculosis, Human and Bovine, u
of Secretary Young of our Board of Health
''Dr. A. G. Young, Secretary of the Board
of Health for the State of Maine, has pre-
pared report which is of considerable i'm
portance, as summarizing the informa-
ton which is available as to the
bovine tuberculosis and its relation to
tnbercle in man. He regards the etiologi-
cal unity of animal and human tuberculosis,
as established, and appears inclined to adopt
the views of Johne to the effect that We
can no longer doubt the possibility of the
transmission of tuberculosis from animals tc
man through the consumption of flesh and
milk of animals thus diseased
Under the head of american Physique" We
learn that wholesale dealers in ready made
clothing have to adopt a larger scale OF
sizes than of old. Evidently we are not de
generating as to size. The book is full Of
useful information aud its circulation ough
to be doubled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Mr.. S. H. Nickerson of Calais was at the
Cony House yesterday.
Mr. Nelson Howard, of Lewiston, Liquor
Commissioner, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. j. r. Abbott of Coopers Mills was
registered at the Cony House last evening.
The Journal received pleasant call yes
terday from President Cheney of Bates Col
lege.
of the Penobscots, arrived in the city yester
day.
Hon. J. O. Smith, of Skowhegan, Insur-
ance Commissioner, was before the Council
yesterday.
Mrs. Judge Whitehouse returned from
Rhode Island yesterday, where she has been
to attend the funeral of her brother.
Miss Annie Hayward Treat has returned to
the city after an absence of three months
visiting friends in Rhode Island and Mass
achusetts.
Major II. S. Melcher and George NJ. Seid
ers of Portland, have been appointed aids-de
camp on the staff of the commandments
of the Grand Army.
Miss Lettie johnson, daughter of I. S
johnson, Esq, of Bangor. is on her way
home from Turkey, where she has been ell
gagged in missionary work. She is now il
Paris and will come directly to Bangor. Mis-.
Grace kimball will return from Turkey in the
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29
Hyneneal.

A very pleasant event was the marriage,
last evening, of Dr. Robert J. Martin and
Miss Carrie +. Burleigh, daughter of State
Treasurer Burleigh, at the residence of the
brides fla Their on Grove street. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. A. +. Skeele,
pastor of the Congregational church. The
wedding was private, no one being present
beside the immediate relatives of the con-
tracing parties. The brides presents were
nu merous and costly, and convincing proof
of the kindly wishes which will attend the
young couple from their many friends IN
this city.
The happy couple left on the Pullman for
q short wedding tour. Upon their return
they will take up their residence in TINS CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The thanks of the Journal are due to the
able corps of correspondents who have con-
tributed so much to the interest of the paper
during the past year All have seemed to
feel an interest in the success of the Journal
and pride in its progress, and to we
with each other in, the promptness
and completeness with which the news from
their section was reported. Ii is such work
as this that builds up paper. During the
past year the number of Journal correspon-
dents has been large increased and further
additions to the list will continue to be made
as rapidly as possible. The Journal will en-
ter upon the coming year better prepared
than ever before to furnish all the news.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The class of ~, A. H. S. held-a reunion
Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Mae
Keegan, it being the second occasion OF this
kind since their graduation. A very interesting
and entertaining programme was carried out
brief outline of the careers of the differ
ent members of the class since graduation
was read by Miss Alice Reynolds,
and beautiful poem written
especially for the occasion, was read
BY Miss Olive Dana, the class poetess. A
generous repast was served after this pro-
gramme, and the remainder of the evening
vas passed in talking over old days and re-
calling pleasant "reminiscences. 1t was
most enjoyable evening and one which none
q the class will soon forget.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The ice men are very enthusiastic over the
condition of their ice fields. Every place on
the river used as an ice privilege presents
clear, transparent and unbroken field of ice
Last winter much trouble was caused by a
heavy fall of snow before the ice was thick
enough to bear the weight of horses to scrsps
it, This for time promised to put an end
to the seasons ice operation. Now the sheet
is SO thick that horses will have no trouble
in going upon the ice to scrape it, The ice
business will be better this year than for .
long time past.-Bdmgor Commercial.
Such was the glowing prospect before this
snow storm come. Now the scraper will be
in style.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The edition for 1855 of the sterling Medical Annual,
known as Hostetter's Almanac is now ready. and
may be obtained free of cost, of druggists and gen.
eral country dealers in all parts of the United States
Mexico and indeed in every civilized portion of the
Western Hemisphere. This Almanac has been is
sued regularly AT the commencement of every year
for one fourth of a century. Ii combines, with
the soundest practical advice for the preservation
and restoration of health. large amount of inter
esting and amusing light reading, and the calendar
astronomical calculations, chronological items, &c
are prepared with great care, and will be found
tireiy accurate. The issue of Hostefter's Almanac
for ISIS will probably be the largest edition of q
medical work ever published in any country. The
proprietors, Messrs Hostefter & Co., Pttsburg Pa
on receipt of two cent stamp, will forward . copy
By mail TO any person who cannot procure one In
his peighborhood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The X. of p. Lodge in Hallowell presen.
ted Past Chancellor Fred L. Beane with an
elegant gold-headed cane, bearing the in.
scription Presented to Fred +. Became by
members of Granite Lodge, No. so. X. of p.
Dec 25, 1887" Knight ID. b, Lowe made
the presentation in words well chosen
and eloquent Mr.. Became was taken wholly
by surprise and was much affected He
made reply that showed how deeply he
appreciated this token of respect from hi,
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

During the fast falling snow yesterday
afternoon the gate tender at the winthrop
street railroad crossing stood unprotected
from the Indictment weather. If the railroad
company are going to build the gate house it
is about time the work was commenced; If
not, it would not be bad idea for the citi-
zens to attend to the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The new management Of the Augusta
journal have evidently done away with the
old custom--that of not getting out paper
the day after holiday, as they had their
paper out as usual this week. aud il was APP
preciated by the public. Gardiner Home
JpB,u1i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

DR.. Lapham's memorial pamphlet of the
late Gov Bodwell will probably have between
fifty and sixty pages containing sketch of
Gov. Bodwell's life, n description of the
obsequie., resolutions relating to the sad
event, and editorial articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The Maine commercial travellers have a
supper next Saturday night at the Preble
House, Portland, and arrangements have been
made for a pleasant occasion. There will
probably be large representation present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The contents of the guess globe at Bicknelfs
tea store will be counted next Monday morning
by committee of about six of the promi-
nent business men on the street. Up to date
S525 guesses have been registered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The concert of the Winchester Union
list church this evening, should draw out all
lovers of vocal and instrumental music, as
the talent advertised is such that this will
be one of the best concerts that has ever
been given in Augusta. See programme in
in another place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29
NORWAY. Me-, Nov. :

NORWAY. ME-, Nov. 90, 1887.
| have used Browns Instant Relief"
when in great distress of the stomach and
found it very rapid in its action. From my
own experience and the testimony of my
friends consider it to be a wonderful medi-
cine. JACKSON CLARK.
decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

EE-If the person who was seen to take a
large black wooden double shawl from
j. F. Pierce's store on Thursday the 22nd
inst at 3 o'clock in the afternoon will return
the same to J. F. Pierce, Water St. Augusta.
Me, no questions will be asked. Otherwise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Ask your druggist for free sample of
Browns Instant Relief" See AID. Your
money refunded if Browns Instant Relief
fails to benefit you when used strictly accord
ing to directions on the inside wrapper.
decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

How disappointed must be those who have
watched and waited so long for the ice to
freeze strong enough for skating. The beauti-
full snow now covers it and the skates may be
hung by the chimney with care.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

as Mercutio said of his wound. We refer to
Dr. Pierce's little Pellets, which are small,
swift, and sure, in cases of sick headache,
billousness, constipation, and indigestion.
dec26MTh&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The carriers address for this year will be
an unusually beautiful one and it is to be
hoped that when the boys carry them round
next Saturday they will be well patronized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The man who is going to "swear off Ne,
Years" is beginning to grow numerous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Harry McNeally brother of the Saco
Bank Defauter passed through the city yes
terday on his way home from Halifax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Mr.. +. II. Folsom who works in Chad
bourne's hair dressing rooms was called home
by the death Of his father Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

In northern Somerset county there were
fifteen inches of snow before this last storm.
Now there must be enough there to make
good sleighing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

We understand that Mr.. l.. L. Jersey, the
veteran pickerel fisherman, caught about 30
pounds of pickerel Tuesday. Mr., EIersey
was on the war path again yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29
DIAMONDS!

Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, and Optical
Goods. Large Stock. Wholesale prices to
the trade at A. NJ Wight's. DecSdeod&w3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

There will be meeting of the Directors
of the Edwards Company in Boston Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Pullens Orchestra played at the "Antes"
dance in Grand Army Hall, Gardiner last
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Nearly all the trains were more or less late
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

1t is estimated that 10000 c hristmas trees
have been shipped from Maine this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The afternoon Express was a half hour
late yesterday, owing to the bad condition of
the track on account of the snow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Mrs. Lizzie jenkins was the recipient of
an elegant gold watch and chain for Christ
mas present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

For chilbains or soreness try Browns In
slant Relief Samples free decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Three dodgers occupied the police station
"cooler" Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The snow plow made its appearance fol-
the first time yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The annual meeting of the Maine Peda-
gogical Society begins in this city to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Labor Commissioner Matthews returned
yesterday from trip to Aroostook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Water street presented rather lean ap-
pearance yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29
Amusernents.

The following is the program of the Grand
the Universalist church in the Winchester
Union Course, Thursday evening, Dee. 90.
1887:
PART FIRST.
Mr. H. C. Duncan
Solo and Quartette There is River" Dudley Buck
Mrs. Fannie Milliksn.
Smart
Mrs Milliken, Mrs. Jennie King Morrison, Miss L.
E. rarke. Miss Flora E. cros' Messrs C.. b.
j. II. Chandler.
March, Leonore symphony, Raft
Mr.. Duncan.
PART SECOND.
Aria and Cabaletta, "Traviata" Terd:
Mrs. II. F.. ii. Carter Wright.
Solo and Male Quartette, 80 World, Thou art Won
drous,' Hitler
Cayatina, Cupafatal, Centerueri
Mrs. Morrison.
Solo and Quartette, "Hie Thee shallop." Kucten
Mrs Mliken.
Ballad, 'The Two Children" Behrends
Mrs. Carter-Wrght
Song, sweetheart" PosceR
Mrs Morrison.
Inhammatus, from Rossini's Siabal Mater,
Mrs. Carter W right
Hi. Henry's Ministries come to US January
I'd, with 25 superior performers and an entire
new program.
The car in which Hi. Henry's minstrels
travel is said to be the largest and finest
show car ever built.
The CuRrIs-WILcox COMEDY Co.
This troupe presented last evening, Austin
Daly's great New York success, Under the
Gaslight." The railroad scene was well pre-
scented. Miss Camille Townsend took the
character of Laura CORTLAND with her usual
success. We notice that many of those
coming one night are present the following
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

The small boy will hang up his skates for
a while now but there will be lots of work
for his sled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Send two cent stamp with name and adj
dress to Norway Medicine Co, Norway, Me.
for set of handsome cards. decl2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Capt. Longland has extended an invitation
to the army brass band to play at the saliva
ton army barracks this evening. Capt.
Thatcher will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

crhe next few days will be closing up
time with business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Snow shovels will have boom to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

j Captain Thatcher at the Barracks tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29

Danites at Granite Hall tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29
liieo.

In I.eadville, Col, Dec. Il, Charles E. Simpson,
formerly of south Windsor, Me-, aged 81 years, 2
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29
Marrieo.

In this city, Dec. n, by Rev. b. .. Maben, at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr.. Richard Rey-
nods Of vassalboro, to Miss Lizzie Copp of Al
gusta-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-29
local 2Haffers.

Now for some elegant going.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-08-13

! terviewed him asfolloWs:
How did you come to be lion
| tamer?"
II was born TO the business. My
father kept show. | began to enter
| the cages when | was quite a child. |
began with wolves, hyenas, and other
small fry At fifteen l left my parents,
and travelled about the country with
other shows In 1869 | was at Bayonne
with the Banarboe menagerie. A young
royal Bengal tiger got loose. You can
imagine the state of the inhabitants. |
was sent for / looked for the beast for
some time, and found him at last in a
blacksmith's shop. | went up to him,
caught him by the throat with one hand,
and with the other threw him on my
shoulders and carried him back to his
cage carried him 300 yards. My back
was considerably damaged. | was twenty
years old then, and it is from that
moment l date my veritable career. |
had faced danger, knew what it was,
and did not fear it. | Immediately be-
gan to tame lions, lionesses, tigers, Polar
bears, panthers, &c"
You smoke, see," | said, as lighted
cigarette from the one he held in his
hand. Tobacco does not unsteady your
nerves?"
Certainly not. 1t is true do not
smoke much. Twelve cigarettes at most
day. No. No cognac, thank you. |
have taken my little glass, and that is all
the alcohol l shall touch till the same
time tomorrow. Alcohol is the very
worst thing a man in my profession can
make bad use of. The beasts seem to
know when man has taken too much.
One would fancy they can discriminate
between real courage and that bravado
which you call Dutch courage. All
these accidents that you read about in
the papers are caused by the drunken
ness of lion-tameIs, who bring their
courage up to sticking point by excessive
drinking. | take no alcohol at all, eX-
cept what you just saw me take. If
am ever offered drink | take glass of
milk, beer very rarely. To master these
brutes | have to begin by being COM
pletely master of myself"
What means do you employ to tame
your animals?'
"My complete self-confdence and my
courage. | consider these the only
means. Red-hot irons, arms, loaded
whips are the implements of the charla-
tan or of the coward. | have never
made use Of anything more formidable
than an ordinary riding whip: Anda
please observe, only work with full
grown animals captured in wild state,
and not, like my confreres, with beasts
born in the menagerie. When the
Prince and the Princess of Wales
visited my establishment in 1878, at
the time of the exhibition, | entered
the cage in their presence and in the pres
ence of Gambetta, Emile de Girardin,
and others, and mastered six full-growr
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-08-13
4 MATHEMATICAL WASP.
He Measures the Body of a Dead Spider
for Il Burial Plot.

tor IL BUrIal IlOt'
While sitting one summer day at the side
Of the house on a platform which served as q
piazza but was rooted only by the branches
Oftwo large trees, something dropped upon
my head and rolled into my lap, when saw
a large white-bodied spider i'll the clutches OF
d small wasp, writes correspondent OF the
OIL. Hastily brushing these unceremonlous
visitors on the floor, watched to see II the
wasp would succeed in flying away with his
huge enemy.
After struggle the spider lay quiet, and
the wasp ran around, Selling first one part,
then another, but finally went away, as
hour he returned still alone, and began
trying again, as | thought, to ma some
place by which he could seize, the rouhd
body and carry it away. Again he departeu
without his spider. =,
This time watched him and saw him dis
appear at the edge of the lawn under pear
tree, and, following, found him, after some
searching, diligently at work with another
wasp enlarging hole in the ground having
already thrown out quite little mound OF
earth.
| returned to the piazza, and soon, when
the wasp came back, | was convinced, by
more careful watching. that he was measur.
ing each part of the spider body instead OF
trying TO get hold Oft. The antennH seemed
to be the organs mostly employed III tins
operation When he went home again l
was before him, and saw him meet his CO.
worker put his head close to his, and EVIL
IDENTIFY inform him that the doorway was
not yet big enough, for they fell buslly at
work enlarglng it.
Then more measuring, more digging
until after three long hours he returned, TINS
time with his friend, and they carried away
their prey and bestowed it in their under
ground home.--UOrninq J0urndL.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-08-13
THE MAN WHO wINKED.
CHAD. M'CoY.

. there was an old codger and what do you
think
He could do nothing better than stutter and
wink,
And whatever he did
Came tremulous lid
Right over his peppers with many blink.
Par pardon" he'd say, sing laddie HAY,
For his tongue misbehaved in terrible way,
A beautiful maiden came trippingly by,
And he looked in her face with wink Of his
eye.
'Par-pardon," he said
With face very red,
Shame on you, old wretch" cried the
maiden 80 tie!"
My d-dear," stammered he, "b-blame not
what you see"
But the maiden cried, bah don't you deary
omen'
Came an ancient old maiden all satin and
lace,
and winking and blinking he looked in her
face.
80, you shameless old knave,
With a foot in the grave"
Cried the lady astonished and quickened her
Ma-madame," he cried-but she never re-
piled,
And left him and crossed to the opposite
side.
Then he went to the chemists to get him a
drink
''G-give me so-soda," he exclaimed with a
wink.
Then the dapper young clerk
With a villainous smirk
Put stick in the mixture that made his
eyes blink.
All" he said with a sigh and wink Of his
eye,
"G-give me another; I'm fearfully dry"
Then this wretchedg Dung man played hor-
rible trick,
For he gave him drink that was princip'ly
stick.
Then he emptied his glass
And discovered alas,
That his speech was becoming alarmingly
thick;
-'You-young Teller. goo day, sing turf HAY"
Then he mumbled and stumbled and stag
gered away.
-'G-great heavensr' he cried as he ambled
the street,
My sta-stammer has shifted to both of my
feet"
Hi laddir' he cried
AS the watch he esped,
And they carried him off to cooler retreat.
And he bade them goodbye with a wink of
his eye,
Singing "Laddi, hi laddi, no laddi, hi hi"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-08-13

most popular musicians with the people
are the vocalists, dressed in Italian cos
tunes; the singers travel from place to
place to sing and dance. The King of Italy,
however, has done much good in break
ing up the padrone business, and small
children are not as often seen now sing
ing as formerly. But the grown
woman has taken the child's place, and
she is hardly fair exchange as regards
looks. The street gamins are intensely
fond Of the old man and his pipes and
dancing dolls. You see a lot of these
musicians" as the day begins to fade,
and whenever you hear the shrill music